I was an ordinary rural daughter-in-law who married into a poor but happy family. Although I was living in poverty, my husband and mother-in-law loved me very much. Although there are only a few dilapidated tiled houses in the house, the yard is large and there is a towering tree that bears fruit every year.
Every morning, I wake up to the sound of roosters. I'll get up and make breakfast on the fire. Although there were only some steamed buns and pickles, we all ate deliciously. After breakfast, I started doing housework, cleaning, and laundry. I've been very diligent since I was a child, and it's the same when I married into this family. Although I got married early, I knew that it was my duty to serve my husband and mother-in-law well. I swear I will take care of this home.
One day, my mother-in-law suddenly stopped me: "Tomorrow is your father-in-law's birthday, and you have to cook a sumptuous meal for the whole family." I said yes again and again, thinking about what to make some delicious dishes. My mother-in-law is old and has a strange temper, but I know her kindness.
I marinated the meat first, and then I started chopping vegetables. As I cut it, I thought about making more food so that my family wouldn't have enough to eat. Father-in-law's birthday, you can't be sloppy.
"Daughter-in-law, what are you busy with?" My mother-in-law came to me and asked.
"Mother-in-law, I'm preparing dishes for lunch. I smiled and said, "It'll be fine in a while." "
After making lunch, I started to make soup. My mother-in-law and father-in-law are looking forward to this feast and come to the stove room from time to time. Even the children came to me and asked, "Auntie, what are you doing?
"Let's go out and play first, and we can eat in a while. I smiled and said to the children.
The father-in-law patted the child's head and said, "Be obedient, eat delicious food in a while!"
Finally, all the dishes are ready. I laid out the dishes one by one on the table and lit two candles to decorate the table. Looking at the table full of delicacies, I can't help but feel a little proud in my heart. It took me so much effort to finally get this meal ready.
However, I was also a little apprehensive in my heart. Although I tried my best, I don't know if my family will be satisfied. After all, my skills are mediocre and I don't have much experience. More importantly, I hope that my efforts will make my mother-in-law happy and make my life better in the future.
I took a deep breath and shouted, "Family, come and eat!"
Soon, the family came to the dinner table one after another. My father-in-law came over, patted me on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "Daughter-in-law, this is really good! "
The mother-in-law also nodded and said with satisfaction: "Okay, okay, let's go!"
Everyone began to pick up the dishes and taste the dishes I had carefully prepared. The children ate the most deliciously, and almost every dish was sandwiched with a large piece. My father-in-law and mother-in-law were also full of praise, saying that these dishes were really delicious.
Watching my family eat happily warms my heart. Although it was just a daily meal, I prepared it all with my heart. As long as my family is happy, I am satisfied.
Just when I was immersed in joy, my mother-in-law suddenly said, "Daughter-in-law, just stand aside, don't sit down." You'll have to wait for us to eat later. "
"Oh, don't talk so much, let's go stand aside and wait. The mother-in-law said as a matter of course.
I looked around at this home, and these people suddenly felt very strange. I thought I was already part of this family, but now it seems that I am still an outsider. My efforts, my efforts, my efforts, seem to them to be nothing.
A deep sense of grievance and helplessness churned in my heart. What did I do wrong? Why should I be treated like this? I bit my lip tightly for fear that one would accidentally cry.
My family members ate everything I said, and I ate very sweetly, and I could only watch from the sidelines. Watching them eat the dishes I had carefully prepared, my heart ached as if I had been cut by countless sharp knives.
My tears were rolling, but I gritted my teeth to keep them from falling. I didn't want to cry in front of my family, it would be so humiliating. However, the helplessness and anger in my heart accumulated more and more, and finally exploded at this moment.
"Enough!" I finally couldn't take it anymore and yelled. My family members were startled by my roar and stopped what they were doing.
I strode over to the table and pushed it with both hands, and I toppled the whole table to the ground! The family was stunned by the sudden change and was stunned.
My mother-in-law was so frightened by my actions that she sat down on the ground and kept saying "good boy, good boy". My father-in-law stood up and tried to stop me.
"What am I calm?!" I interrupted my father-in-law, "I just don't calm down! I want to fight for my rights! You don't treat me as family at all!"
Tears finally welled up in my eyes, and I started crying loudly. All the grievances that had accumulated in my heart poured out like an embankment at this moment.
My actions completely shocked everyone present. The mother-in-law covered her mouth, her eyes full of horror. My father-in-law stood there motionless with a stunned face. The children were so frightened that they cried, hugged each other and shivered.
My husband hurried over and hugged me, trying to comfort me. But I can't care so much anymore, I have to fight for my dignity!
"You don't even treat me as family!" I yelled, tears and saliva splashing down my husband's face, "I've done so much, and you don't even have the right to let me have a meal!
My husband was dumbfounded by my words and could only stare at me blankly. My tears kept flowing, and the pain in my heart seemed to have found an outlet, and I couldn't stop it anymore.
At this time, the mother-in-law suddenly spoke. Her voice was soft, but heavy.
"Daughter-in-law, you're right. The mother-in-law said softly, "We have gone too far and treated you so unfairly." "
I was shocked by my mother-in-law's words, and tears flowed uncontrollably. Unexpectedly, at this juncture, my mother-in-law would admit her mistake first.
The mother-in-law sighed deeply, her face full of apologies: "I'm old, I have a weird temper, and I always do things that hurt you. But you are so dedicated to our family, but we have never cherished you well. "
Speaking of this, the mother-in-law's eyes were also moist: "You have worked hard to prepare this big meal for us today, but I have not even given you the qualifications to let you eat." I'm too much, I'm sorry, daughter-in-law. "
My mother-in-law's words hit my heart like a hammer. My tears flowed incessantly, and my heart was full of mixed feelings. I didn't expect my mother-in-law to apologize to me so sincerely.
The mother-in-law continued: "From now on, I will definitely correct my ways. You are my daughter-in-law and the backbone of this family, and I will respect you and love you as if you were my own daughter. "
With that, my mother-in-law struggled to get up from the ground, walked up to me, and bowed solemnly to me: "Daughter-in-law, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, please bear with me in the future." "
Looking at my mother-in-law's sincere appearance, I couldn't hold back any longer, knelt down, and cried bitterly. I hugged my mother-in-law tightly, tears soaking her clothes.
After some crying and relief, my mood finally calmed down. I gently patted my mother-in-law on the back and whispered, "Mother-in-law, it's okay, I forgive you." Let's all be new people in the future. "
The mother-in-law nodded, and tears also fell. My father-in-law and husband also came over and hugged us together.
"I'm sorry, daughter-in-law, we're so ignorant. The father-in-law said, "From now on, you will be the backbone of our family, and we will definitely respect you." "
The husband also said on the side: "Daughter-in-law, I'm sorry, we have no eyes, and from now on you will be the best in the family." "
I wiped my tears and smiled and said, "It's okay, it's all in the past." Let's all start over. "
In this way, the family started a new life under the baptism of tears. My mother-in-law and father-in-law will never treat me the same way before, but treat me as the most precious backbone of this family.
Since then, my mother-in-law has personally seated me during the festive reunion and served the best dishes in my bowl. My father-in-law would often hold my hand, tease me, and call me "sweetheart". The children can't do without me, as long as I am free, they will throw themselves into my arms and be coquettish.
I also learned to respect and tolerate everyone in this family. Although my mother-in-law sometimes has a strange temper, I will always be patient. I know her kindness, and I know that she truly loves me. And my father-in-law and the children, I treat them as my own, and I never distinguish each other.
In this way, we re-repaired the relationship between our families. There is more understanding and tolerance between each other, and there is less estrangement and mustard. Everyone is happy and loves each other, just like a family should be.
Since that incident, my position in the family has changed dramatically. I am no longer an outsider, but the most important and respected backbone of this family.
My mother-in-law often entrusts me with the most important things in the house. Whether it is taking care of the housework or arranging the family's food and daily life, my mother-in-law respects my decision.
My father-in-law also began to call me "daughter-in-law" and treat me like the mistress of the house. If he has anything important, he will ask my opinion first.
Even the children call me "Auntie" affectionately. They will never treat me like an outsider like they used to. I was like their loved one, loved by the whole family.
My husband treats me as a meat and will discuss anything with me first. Sometimes I jokingly say, "You're my dog." He would also grin and nod his head.
In this way, I truly became the backbone of the family, and was loved and respected by the whole family. I am no longer an outsider, but the most important member of the family.
Since then, our family has started a whole new life. My mother-in-law handed over all the power of the family to me and let me take care of the housework.
I quickly learned how to run the home. I will arrange everyone's food and daily life reasonably and keep the house in order. Sometimes I have small expenses, but I always discuss them with my husband and mother-in-law.
I am involved in every major event that happens at home. Whether it's the children's weddings or the family's income and expenditure arrangements, my opinions carry a lot of weight at home.
Even the daily life of my mother-in-law and father-in-law, I have to take care of it. Every morning and evening, I personally prepare meals for them and let them eat deliciously. Occasionally, when they are sick, I take good care of them.
Gradually, I found myself fully integrated into the family. I am no longer an outsider, but a key member of the family. My family trusts me, respects me, and treats me like a helmsman.